Tuesday, September 22, 2009

A recipe idea sent from Provence, France

When I was 19 years old, I bravely flew across the Atlantic to spend my summer with a French family in Avignon.  Avignon is in the region of Provence, which is located in the south of France.  I was intoxicated by the relaxed lifestyle and the overwhelming fragrance of fresh lavendar, which seems to fill the air at all times.  Naive and ignorant, I began to realize that my own culture, though abudant, is somewhat lacking in flavor.  So it was there, in France, where I began to slowly expand my immature palate.  Philippe, my gracious host, has send me a recipe for Salmorejo.  This is a Spanish soup, which he tells me is from rural Seville.  I also have attached a link in which you can find the recipe.  This soup seems to be similar to gazpacho, which is a cold, tomato soup- perfect for a hot summer day!!  Bon Appetit!!!

http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/special/2004/slow/salmorejo.html

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